MB-BLK40-AGBlack Masterbatches
40% Carbon Black Masterbatch
Agricultural Mulch Films & Drip Irrigation Lateral Pipe Grade
- Carbon Black
- 40%
- Particle Size
- 20 nm
- Dispersion
- ≤ 2 (ISO 18553)
- UV Stability
- 5+ years
Agri & Pipe
Carbon Black Masterbatches
Fine 20 nm furnace carbon black, dispersed to ISO 18553 grade 2 or better, gives drip laterals, conduits and mulch films the UV protection and surface finish they need, with no screen-pack choking on long extrusion runs.
- Carbon black
- 40%
- Particle size
- 20 nm
- UV stability
- 5+ yrs
The Range
What our black masterbatches cover
- 40% fine-particle furnace carbon black (20 nm)
- Dispersion rating of 2 or better per ISO 18553
- Drip lateral pipe grades to IS 12786 / ISO 4427
- UV-stabilising grades for agricultural mulch films
- High jetness grades for extrusion and moulding
Grades
Representative grade
Typical properties, test methods and let-down ratios are published on each grade's technical data sheet.
FAQ
Questions about black masterbatches
What is black masterbatch?
Black masterbatch is a concentrate of carbon black in a carrier polymer. It colors plastics black and protects them from UV light. AdCol MB-BLK40-AG carries 40% furnace carbon black with a 20 nm primary particle size in an LLDPE/HDPE carrier.
How much black masterbatch does drip irrigation pipe need?
A let-down of 5.0% – 6.25% of MB-BLK40-AG delivers 2.0% – 2.5% active carbon black in the pipe, the level AdCol's TDS gives for drip laterals to IS 12786 / ISO 4427. The working: 2.5% target ÷ 40% carbon black = 6.25%.
Why does carbon black dispersion matter?
Undispersed carbon black leaves agglomerates that show up as surface defects, weak spots and rising screen-pack pressure. MB-BLK40-AG is rated ≤ 2 for dispersion per ISO 18553 and has a filter pressure value below 1.0 bar/g.
Can the same grade be used for mulch film and conduit?
Yes. At 4.0% – 6.0% in 15 – 30 μm mulch film it gives more than 99.5% optical opacity for weed suppression, and 2.0% – 4.0% suits HDPE conduits. Keep bags sealed: carbon black is hygroscopic.
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